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Posted on 08/22/2021

Expert Interior Design Advice for Every Room

Great interior design is more than choosing the right furniture. There are many factors that go into making an indoor space look its best. While it might seem complex at first, it’s easy to create room designs to rival any professional in the industry as long as you know the basics. Here we’ll go over some tips from...

Design Style

Home Decor

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Posted on 08/15/2021

Freelancers Need to be Prepared When Applying for Home Financing

Photo by 200 Degrees via Pixabay The gig economy has exploded over the past decade. Today, around 36% of the US workforce is freelancing and many more or self-employed small business owners. While being your own boss does afford you great freedom to set your hours and often work where you want, you may face extra scrutiny when...

Buying A Home

Financing

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Posted on 08/08/2021

Should You Build a New Addition Onto Your Home?

Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay Whether your family has grown or your personal lifestyle has changed, you may have found yourself faced with the decision of building an addition on your existing home or purchasing a new one. There are both benefits and disadvantages to both options so it's important to take time to consider your own circumstances...

Home Addition

Home Remodel

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Posted on 08/01/2021

Florida Life: Nature's Perfect Getaway

Photo by skeeze via Pixabay When you think of Florida, you may think of theme parks and plenty of shopping, but Florida has more connections to nature than you may realize. One of the greatest benefits of living in Florida is the incredible connections you can make to nature, whether it is by the beach, along one of...

Home Living

Living In Florida

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Posted on 07/25/2021

5 Reasons to Consider Urban Living

Photo by Thomas Le on Unsplash If you choose to live in a city, you’ll find a number of benefits to your location. Community: Most cities are densely populated and home to people from many different backgrounds. When you live in a location like this, you’re likely to find a community of folks who share similar interests and...

Benefits

City

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Posted on 07/18/2021

Mortgage Pre-Approval Guide

Buying your first home can be stressful enough without worrying about whether your mortgage loan pre-approval is going to go through. That’s why it’s such a good idea to know the requirements before you narrow down your home search. Here are the top items your mortgage broker or lender will need in order to pre-approve you for a...

First Time

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Posted on 07/11/2021

How Does Corporate Success Impact the Housing Market

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Booming housing markets are obviously bad news for buyers, especially if they're afraid they're about to buy smack dab in the middle of a bubble. However, there are also reasons why residents and even home sellers should fear housing booms as well. When a city or town undergoes rapid growth due to...

Housing Boom

Market

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Posted on 07/04/2021

3 Tips for Affordable Glamping

Photo by Rachel Claire from Pexels The term glamping comes from merging camping with glamor. However, glamor doesn’t have to be expensive. There are lots of ways to keep your costs down while still enjoying the most luxurious of outdoor getaways. Here are some of the top ways to have an affordable glamping trip: Don’t Go Too Far...

Camping

Glam Camping

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Posted on 06/27/2021

Chic Storage Ideas for Your Home

Photo by ErikaWittlieb via Pixabay Storage is one of the biggest challenges when deciding how to decorate or plan a new home. It's tempting to throw everything into bins and stack them someplace in your garage, their contents forgotten ever after! If you do, though, there is a good chance you will waste money by purchasing things you...

Chic

Decor

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Posted on 06/20/2021

Smart Locks: Security Benefits With Convenience

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels New home builders are starting to equip residences with smart door locks, and for good reason. With these locks installed, homeowners enjoy even more security and convenience than ever before. Instead of digging out your keys, you can use an app, fingerprint scanner or voice commands to unlock and lock your door in...

Security

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Posted on 06/13/2021

3 Ways to Make Your Own Wall Art

Decorative wall art doesn’t need to cost a fortune. It also doesn’t require any formal artistic training. There are several simple ways you can create beautiful wall art inexpensively and easily using basic materials you buy at the craft store. Here are some of the best ideas for making your own decorative wall art: Paint With Masking Tape...

Home Decor

Arts And Crafts

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Posted on 06/08/2021

Another Property Sold - 17452 Woodland Trace #e, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Lovingly cared for 2/BR, 2/BA, 2nd floor unit in highly desired community is just what you are looking for! Large tile flooring in living areas, with laminate wood-like flooring for both bedrooms. Beautifully updated showers in master & guest bathrooms with glass enclosures. Updated bathroom vanities with solid surface tops and custom paint throughout. Don't miss this...

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